Building Maintenance & Safety Assistant

The Wrekin Housing Group Limited; Telford; On-site; GBP 18,000 - 24,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

25 days holiday

Contributory pension

Employee healthcare portal

Eye care vouchers

Cycle to work

Job summary

The Housing Plus Group is seeking a proactive Building Assistant to join our team, supporting the day-to-day operation, maintenance, and compliance of our buildings. You will perform safety checks, carry out minor repairs, manage records, and coordinate with contractors to keep our buildings safe and welcoming for residents and staff.

We offer a comprehensive induction, 25 days holiday rising with service, pension options, healthcare portal access, eye care vouchers, and a cycle-to-work scheme.

Qualifications

• Trade-based qualification or time served experience in a trade.
• GCSEs including Maths and English (or equivalent).
• Experience in maintenance, facilities or building environments.

Responsibilities

• Carry out building compliance and safety checks (lighting, fire equipment, doors, water hygiene, security).
• Maintain records for compliance activities.
• Perform minor repairs (plumbing, carpentry, decorating, plastering).
• Support upkeep and presentation of the building and services.
• Coordinate access with contractors and trade operatives for planned works.
• Complete admin tasks: inspection reports, job logs, repairs monitoring.

Skills

Trade-based qualification

Time served experience

Multi-skilled DIY skills

IT system usage

Full UK driving licence

Education

GCSEs including Maths & English

Job description

The Housing Plus Group is seeking a proactive Building Assistant to join our team, supporting the day-to-day operation, maintenance, and compliance of our buildings. You will perform safety checks, carry out minor repairs, manage records, and coordinate with contractors to keep our buildings safe and welcoming for residents and staff.

We offer a comprehensive induction, 25 days holiday rising with service, pension options, healthcare portal access, eye care vouchers, and a cycle-to-work scheme.